Christian Singer Steve Camp Who Wrote 107 Theses Dies at 71

Faith Facts

• Steve Camp was a Contemporary Christian music singer who authored the 107 Theses calling for reform within the CCM industry.
• Camp’s work emphasized a return to biblical standards and the centrality of the gospel in Christian music.
• His death at 71 marks the passing of a voice that consistently defended traditional Christian values in the music industry.

Christian singer and songwriter Steve Camp, known for his bold stand for doctrinal purity in Contemporary Christian music, has died at the age of 71.

Throughout his career, Camp authored the influential 107 Theses, a document that called for major reform within the CCM industry.

The document urged artists and record labels to refocus on the gospel and biblical truth rather than commercial success.

“The 107 Theses was a clarion call for the church to return to the authority of Scripture in every aspect of ministry, including music.”

Camp believed that Christian music should serve the church, not the marketplace, and he was unafraid to challenge the direction of the industry.

His convictions led him to speak openly about the need for artists to prioritize theological integrity over chart performance.

“We have traded the glory of God for the applause of men, and the church has suffered for it.”

Even as the industry evolved, Camp remained steadfast in his commitment to traditional Christian values and the sufficiency of Scripture.

His legacy continues to influence those who seek to uphold biblical standards in worship and the arts.

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